Money Distilled

A Very Rough Guide to the US Election for Investors

Whatever the outcome, it’s not worth shifting your portfolio around based on political hunches.

The White House. We’ll soon find out who its next occupant will be.

Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg

Welcome to the award-winning Money Distilled newsletter. I’m John Stepek. Every week day I look at the biggest stories in markets and economics, and explain what it all means for your money.

After last week’s budget excitement (our live podcast with the post-match analysis is here), we might all be hoping for a slightly more relaxing few days. Sadly, ‘tis not to be.